Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
HSCO 500	Introduction to Human Services Counseling 1	3
HSCO 502	Human Growth and Development	3
HSCO 506	Integration of Spirituality and Counseling	3
HSCO 508	Studies in Interpersonal Communication	3
HSCO 509	Multicultural Issues in Human Services	3
HSCO 511	Group Dynamics	3
Total Hours		18

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HSCO 500 Introduction to Human Services Counseling (3 c.h.) is a required first entry course for all students in this degree

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Christian Ministries Cognate
COMS 542	Communication in Christian Ministry	3
HOMI 601	Foundations of Expository Teaching and Preaching	3
LEAD 620	Mission, Vision, and Strategic Planning	3
Choose three credit hours of the following:		3
YOUT 510	Developing a Philosophy of Youth Ministry
YOUT 520	Organizing Youth Ministries
YOUT 615	Integrating Youth Ministry into the Home and Church
YOUT 630	Contextualization of Evangelism and Discipleship in Youth Ministry
Total Hours		12

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

• Complete 30 hours
• A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
• 2.5 GPA
• No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
• Liberty University course work that is more than 10 years old may not be applied towards this degree. Students are required to repeat the course if it has exceeded the age limit
• Degree must be completed within 5 years
• Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date

Program Offered in Online Format